Grammar Terms 101 0717

Conjunctive Adverbs...

In English, most sentences using the conditional contain the word if.

A verb phrase may contain a subject.

A colloquialism can be used in an argumentative essay

What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Does this show repetition?

An Adjectival phrase...

Which is an indefinite pronoun

Formal tone and academic tone...

Her hands were washed with soap and water. Which is the participial phrase?

Rewrite this in parallel form: I would rather pay for my education than financial aid.

Is rain wet?

Is this a transitional phrase? by the same token

Her voice floating over the crowd, Maria awed everyone with her natural singing ability.

Which is the past participle of "to sing"?

But I didn't want to! Is this the correct way to use a preposition?

"Shocked, I was." Name the technique

What is the difference between an adverb/noun phrase and an adverb/noun clause?

Prose is naturally written language.

Which of these is written with an Academic Tone?

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Dashes can be used to...

In Annie, the kids say, "We love you Ms. Hannigan," even though she is mean. Verbal irony?

Relative clauses are clauses starting with the relative pronouns

Bri claims semicolons are used to introduce lists, is she correct?

Is this written in parallel form? Ellen likes hiking, the rodeo, and to take afternoon naps.